Ernest Lampkins

Shreveport - Ernest Harold Lampkins, PhD, age 89, native of Shreveport, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on January 12, 2018. Ernest will be forever loved, remembered and missed by all who knew him.

Born on April 12, 1928 in Shreveport, Ernest was a man of many firsts during his lifetime of accomplishments. His legacy includes his commitment to education of students of all ages. As a music enthusiast and double bassist, Ernest performed on stages around the United States and abroad. As an educator, he taught music at all levels and became supervisor of music for Caddo Parish and founded Louisiana School of Professions. Music was weft into everything that Ernest produced and accomplished. His legacy is responsible for an everlasting impact on a multitude of people and generations to come.

Ernest was actively engaged in many civic and community organizations in the Shreveport - Greenwood metropolitan area and had been a faithful member of First United Methodist for over 30 years where he sang in the choir. In 2004, his community involvement took a political route as he was elected as the city of Greenwood's first Black mayor. He is also an active member of The Rotary Club of Shreveport.

Ernest leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Shirley S. Lampkins; three daughters, Roselyn L. Kirkland, MD, (Levi) of St. Louis, MO; Carmen L. Hughes (Michael) of Atlanta, GA, and Brett E. Lampkins, of Atlanta, GA; six grandchildren, Alana Kirkland, Levi Kirkland III, Cole Kirkland; Michael Hughes II, Maya Hughes and Maxwell Hughes.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, January 18, 2018, at 11:00am at First United Methodist Church, 500 Common Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101. Family hour beginning at 10:00am. Interment services at 1:00pm at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 7970 Mike Clark Road, Keithville, Louisiana, 71047.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Military Family Assistance fund, Donations can be addressed to MFA Donation in care of Dr. Ernest Lampkins at P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804.

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Published by Shreveport Times on Jan. 16, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Lampkins

Sponsored by Aulds Funeral Home - Shreveport.

27 Entries

Odis Johnson

February 9, 2018

The Johnson Twins Ardis & Odis class of 63-65@ Booker T. Washington High School. Honor to have Dr.Lampkins as a music director & mentor.

Andre Whitaker Sr.

January 27, 2018

Rest In Power Dr. Lampkins, you taught me well. I well continue to share your wisdom all of my days.

Helen Robinson/McGilvery

January 25, 2018

Man, Man, you have lived a wonderful long life and I will never forget the band director at Walnut hill high school....way back in the day. Rest in peace and enjoy your second life in heaven. "I know you are there playing music with the angels. "

gloria wilson

January 22, 2018

That lampkins was the best of mankind , like my dad. I have let both of them leave me.

Alisa Prelow

January 20, 2018

Mr.Lampkins was a great man. Sending my condolences from Plano,TX.

Jennifer Phillips

January 19, 2018

Dr. Lampkins was such a special man, and I was honored to know him for a brief time. Please know, Ms. Shirley, that you and he blessed my life.

Melvin Landry

January 19, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family of the man that opened so many doors for me, taught me many life lessons, and was there for me when I needed support and encouragement.
I am praying for God to do for you what only He can do, for He knows your needs and the desires of your hearts.

"Strength for today.........Bright Hopes for tomorrow"
Great is God's Faithfulness.

Lamentatons 3:22-23
Sincerely,
Melvin and Family

Diane Atkins

January 19, 2018

I would like to express my sincere condolences to Dr. Lampkins' family in his passing. He made his contributions to this world and now he is at peace.
Love and Comfort,
Diane Watkins Atkins

Ronnie Cross

January 18, 2018

As a teacher, music instructor and fellow musician Mr. Lampkin was instrumental in my journey as a young man. His leadership and encouragement guided many of us in the community. Major (his father) was a longtime family friend of my grandfather, Aubrey Angel. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and may the Lord give you strength at this time.
Ronnie J. Cross

Debra Johnson

January 18, 2018

Mr Earnest was my neighbor on Kenneth Ave when I was a little girl. My family loved him and his wife. He will be remembered fondly. God Bless the family.

Don Courtney

January 17, 2018

My most Sincere Condolences to the Family, my cousin did a great job in the area and community for a long time! He shall be greatly missed! Peace and love! My Great Great Uncle Majors son!

Eura C Miles

January 17, 2018

Prayers and condolences to my favorite teacher and to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you in the days ahead.

Patricia R Love

January 17, 2018

To Mrs. Shirley Lampkins, I am so sorry for your loss. My family will be praying for your families strength during this difficult time. Surely God is with you in every step of this journey and he is going to bring you through. You are more than a conqueror through him that love us.

Shirley Lampkin Wilson

January 17, 2018

To: Shirley and family,
May God continue to keep you and bless you. Lifting you in prayer at such a difficult time.
Love you!

January 17, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

The Nelsons

January 17, 2018

Our heartfelt condolences to the Lampkins family and extended family. Times like this are difficult, but God is a refuge and a comfort to the bereaved. May prayer to our Heavenly Father comfort and strengthen your family and may He bless all of you with his peace.

With Deepest Sympathy ❤

Romans 15: 33 and 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17

January 17, 2018

Dr. Lampkins will be remembered for his smile and efforts he made being a genuine public servant with interests in government, education and senior citizens and beyond.
May memories embrace his family always.
M.E. McCain Hoffman

Dr. Bruce Merrick

January 17, 2018

Good better best,never let it rest, until good is better and better is best. Dr. Lamp gave his best as he led us to become the 1966-1967 Booker T. Washington Louisiana State Championship Band whose performance was adjudicated 99.9 out of 100 points. He insisted that each band member give their best. He was demanding and caring. I am grateful for the pursuit of excellence he instilled in me. One of the blessings from God I count in my life is that I had the privilege of being taught by Dr. Lampkins. Students all called him Lampand so I say, Thanks Lamp, you were the best.

Simmie Belonga

January 17, 2018

May the Lord our God hold you family in the palm of His hand as you travel this road of grief. Mr. Lampkins was my band director at BTW High School in the late 60s. The class of 67 will truly miss him. He was the best band director and music teacher ever. Now Heaven has another musician in the choir

Joy Birdsong

January 17, 2018

Praying GOD will comfort you during this time.

Cassandra Ragster

January 16, 2018

Mrs. Lampkins and family so sorry for your loss.

Johnnie Barnes

January 16, 2018

To : Shirley and Family:

Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. My children joins me in expressing condolences to you in your hour of bereavement .

Walter Hunter

January 16, 2018

O God of both the living and the dead,we praise your holy name for all your servants who have finished their course in faith...

Mary Nash Robinson, Ph.D.

January 16, 2018

Thanks, Family, was sharing Dr. Lampkins with all of us. You are in our most fervently prayers. He will be solely missed.

katie mcmullen cross

January 16, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

January 16, 2018

The Final Salute

Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Ernest Harold Lampkins our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Ernest. To Ernest it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Ernest, we commend you for your honorable service and for your many years of service as a musical educator and as the Mayor of Greenwood. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Ernest's family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

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